8 weeks of orientation

[ilsaj]

In your opinion is 8 weeks of orientation enough for a new grad in the NICU? It seems like most hospitals give at least 12 with supplemental education/lab time. We also get no class time or anything supplemental and I feel like there isn't really a lot of structure. Week one I had feeder/growers then suddenly week two im at vents/HFOV which is fine I need the experience with acuity but now I'm questioning if this is a good fit for me.

[BittyBabyGrower, MSN, RN]

No, it isn't. You need to talk with the unit manager, CNS or educator.

[dream61792]

I was given 2 level lll babies my first night off of orientation. I received 12 weeks of training but still did not think it was an appropriate assignment for a new nurse.